• AFMC emphasizes post-deployment downtime policies

    Supervisors were asked to ensure compliance policy on down-time following deployment in a May letter from Air Force Material Command. "When our personnel return from a contingency deployment, they need time to reconstitute and catch up with events at home," said Gen. Hoffman, AFMC commander.

  • Accountability for Airmen during disasters

    As the 2010 hurricane kicks into full gear, accounting for Airmen and their families during potential natural disasters or crisis is a number one priority for Team Eglin leadership. The Air Force Personnel Center accountability team will visit here to discuss the Air Force Personnel Accountability

  • Eglin Airman helps AF team win at 2010 Armed Forces triathlon

    The Air Force triathlon team recently excelled in all athletic categories at the 2010 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 5 at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, Calif. The Air Force team took first place in every category, including the fastest male (Capt. James Bales at 1 hour, 46 minutes,

  • Bridge Authority partnership with Eglin benefits all Northwest Florida

    Eglin's populace, the residents of Northwest Florida, the local economy and even the Okaloosa Darter are just a few of the recipients that will enjoy the benefits of recently agreed upon price between the Air Force and the Mid Bay Bridge Authority.Eglin Air Force Base will realize over $20 million

  • Airmen add medical twist to fitness

    Airmen from the 96th Air Base Wing rallied for a morning filled with a run interspersed with unique activities to test the teamwork spirit during a fitness event June 18. The fitness event was hosted by the 96th Medical Group and boasted activities that were uniquely medical in theme."These events

  • Air Force website offers legal assistance

    (Editor's note:  In addition to this Air Force resource, Eglin's base legal office hosts a Facebook page titled "Eglin Air Force Base Legal Assistance" that provides a convenient mode to stay in touch with their office. Links available on this page include Air Force legal assistance, Florida and

  • Eglin Airmen selected for promotion

    Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.85 percent. The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an average time in grade of 5.65 years and an average time in service of 10.69 years, respectively.